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McCain's A-game Powers Thunder Past Spurs
28 May
Summary
- Jared McCain made his first playoff start, scoring 20 points.
- Oklahoma City won Game 5 without key players Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell.
- The Thunder took a 3-2 series lead against the San Antonio Spurs.
Jared McCain's stellar Game 5 performance, his first career playoff start, propelled the Oklahoma City Thunder to a pivotal 127-114 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. McCain's 20 points, including crucial late-game triples, were instrumental in securing the win. The Thunder achieved this despite the significant absences of All-NBA swingman Jalen Williams and rising star guard Ajay Mitchell.
Oklahoma City seized a 3-2 series lead, demonstrating resilience against a formidable Spurs squad. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, despite a B-grade performance by his standards, provided crucial support, especially in the second and third quarters. Chet Holmgren also contributed a series-high 11 rebounds and 16 points, his best outing of the series.
The Thunder established control early, building an 11-point lead by halftime and extending it to 20 in the third quarter. They never relinquished the lead after the first frame, showcasing depth and determination. Other notable contributions came from Isaiah Hartenstein with 12 points and 15 rebounds, and Alex Caruso with 22 points and six assists.
